Kitchen Manager
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Kitchen Manager
Who we are
room2 is the world's first hometel brand; designing beautiful net-zero hotels which enable both our guests and employees to become the best version of themselves, whilst giving more than we take to our local & global communities.
We are a family-run organisation focused on providing world-class guest experiences and with a pipeline of growth to 2030 it's a great time to start your journey with us. We are currently seeking a breakfast chef at room2 Chiswick.
Find out more about what it's like working with us here: https://room2.com/careers/
What the role is
We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations.
Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage a small team of kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time.
Venue Operation:
- Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
- Food prep and cooking
- Check food plating and temperature
- Portion sizes control
- Schedule kitchen staff shifts
- Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
- Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
- Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Approve and "polish" dishes before they reach the customer
- Arrange for repairs when necessary
- Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards. Further....
- Implement F&B control procedures.
- Ensure consistent achievement of service and h&s standards.
- Help create a safe environment for both staff and guests and adhere to the food standards/health and safety policy and procedures. (Labelling/Day dots/Haccp/Allergens/Kitchen record keeping)
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef
- Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
- Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
- Excellent organisational skills
- Conflict management abilities
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
What you can expect
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
- Multiple online training opportunities
- 1 free night stay at any of our properties per year, with generous employee discount thereafter
- Pension scheme
- Loyalty rewards and referral bonuses
- Company sick pay scheme
- 2 paid volunteer days per year and annual fundraisers for charities aligned to our core pillars
- Additional annual leave with length of service
- Cycle to work scheme use of gym facilities in our hotels
- Access to activity workshops we host for our guests and the community
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family
- Regular social activities including monthly people & planet focused engagement activities
- Personal development programmes and opportunities to grow as we do